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Armed Forces (United States Citizens)

Volume 359: debated on Thursday 18 April 1940

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asked the Prime Minister whether he will consider allowing American citizens, anxious to serve in the British Forces, to retain their American citizenship while helping in the fight for freedom?

The question of the retention or otherwise of United States citizenship by United States citizens who serve in His Majesty's Forces is a matter entirely within the competence of the United States authorities.